Following on from our two most recent symposia, looking at themes of
justice and place respectively, this year’s symposium explores an
important cross section of these themes: storytelling as a means of
creating awareness of refugee and migrant issues, as well as its ability
to provide moments of refuge in the midst of chaotic events. In a world
where migration and refugees are constant talking points in political
and cultural spheres, story and storytelling take on crucial roles in
crafting and shaping narratives around migration and refuge. But story
can also act /as /refuge; as a sanctuary for the lost, for the wanderer,
and those who seek spaces of literal or metaphorical peace.

This symposium will explore these and related themes. Delegate may be
provoked to think of connected themes of storytelling and diaspora,
storytelling as a means of escape, storytelling as shelter or
sanctuary. We aim to inspire, encourage and showcase exciting projects
across a wide spectrum of storytelling activity. The two-day event takes
place on Friday 6th and Saturday 7th April 2018 in The Atrium,
University of South Wales.

If you have any queries relating to the symposium please contact Denis
Cryer-Lennon on (denis.cryer-lennon /at/ southwales.ac.uk)
<mailto:(denis.cryer-lennon /at/ southwales.ac.uk)>

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